Mizuho Financial Group

Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme

Its profit has increased to 329.9 billion yen from 289.2 billion yen in the year-ago period

Mizuho acquired Greenhill in 2023 as the Japanese bank sought to accelerate growth and expand its global investment banking business.

Mizuho adds HSBC, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank hires in wave

The firm has also hired a former head of insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at HSBC in Paris

Asia’s offshore loan market has been weighed down by elevated dollar interest rates, geopolitical risks and heightened competition among global lenders as deal flow dwindles.

Senior loan bankers depart Mizuho, SMBC after Asia volumes slump

[TOKYO] Several senior loan bankers at Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. have left their roles in Asia, amid a slump in lending across the region that’s already prompted departu...

Mizuho Securities says that it will buy 61.6% to 78.3% of Avendus shares and make the bank a consolidated subsidiary.

Japan’s Mizuho to buy majority of India’s Avendus from KKR for up to 81 billion yen

The buyout adds to Japanese financial institutions’ growing footprint in India

Mizuho Bank Singapore CEO Josephine Lok (fourth from left, in blue) at Mizuho Foundation's festive gathering with seniors from Awwa Senior Community Home.
TAKING HEART

Mizuho Singapore Foundation partners Awwa to bring festive cheer to needy seniors

The bank’s Gift-a-Smile programme saw more than 380 gifts distributed to low-income families

MUFG announced a 250 billion yen share buyback, bringing its total for FY 2026 to a record 500 billion yen.

Japan’s megabanks lift profit forecasts to record highs, step up buybacks

The banks’ strong Q2 earnings demonstrate their success in weathering uncertain global economic conditions

Mizuho's second-quarter results indicate the company's success in weathering uncertain global economic conditions.

Japan’s Mizuho books 44% rise in Q2 profit, raises forecast

The company’s results show how Japan’s largest banks are cashing in on the end of ultra-low interest rates

The subsidiary will be 100 per cent owned by the securities arm of Mizuho Financial Group, with a registered capital of 2.3 billion yuan.

China approves Japan's Mizuho to set up securities firm in Beijing

Mizuho joins a growing list of institutions allowed to wholly own securities branches in China

In Europe, Mizuho is ranked 27th, while in the Asia Pacific, the firm is number three behind first-placed Nomura.

Mizuho plans more dealmaking to become top Asia investment bank

Japan’s third-largest financial group and its domestic rivals have long sought expansion overseas, undertaking acquisitions to drive growth

Japan’s largest financial groups have become increasingly acquisitive overseas as they contend with sluggish growth at home due to an ageing and shrinking population.

Mizuho, MUFG join race by Japan’s banks for money manager deals overseas

The banks collectively manage about US$1.3 trillion through their asset management arms, largely for local clients